Ben Zuckerman silver & ice blue metallic brocade early 1950s sac back evening coat, coat with bow front. High round neckline, you can see in the photos the coat bodice front is cut in an empire shape, the shoulder seams are cut over the shoulder and deep under the arm at each side. The 3/4 length sleeves are deep at the bust side & taper to the cuff. The coat has inverted pleats at either front side that open to the hem. The coat closes at the front with hidden snaps, there are two tailored bows at the bust front. Angled hip side besom pockets. The shoulder back is an angled yoke that extends off each shoulder, widening at the center, there are inverted open pleats at the shoulder that give drape & the sac shape through the torso and taper to the hem. The coat is lined in pale blue silk taffeta. In very good pre-owned condition. The interior of the coat is interlined giving the fabric body. The hem of the coat picked up the light of the flash, which is the line you can see in the photo, it is not a mark on the fabric. We've provided a close up of the actual colour of the fabric, silver metallic ground with small dots of light blue.
Ben Zuckerman, was a prominent figure in New York City's garment industry for almost 60 years, Zuckerman was known for making clothes in the U.S. that were said to have the look, the feel, and the fit of Paris originals. His coats and suits became popular with numerous prominent women, including Jacqueline Kennedy when she was still First Lady, and his skills at cutting and draping fabric became legendary.
Measurements are in inches:
Bust 32-34
Hip 44
Shoulder back 17
Sleeve length approximately 17
Center neck to hem back 41 1/2
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